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The Rockies recalled Blach from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

He'll be designated as the Rockies' 29th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds, meaning he'll likely be returned to Triple-A immediately after the twin bill. Blach has previously made 19 appearances (one start) for Colorado in 2022, accruing a 6.46 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 39 innings.

The Reds recalled Moreta from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

Moreta is being designated as the Reds' 29th man for the doubleheader and will be available out of the bullpen for either contest before likely heading back to Triple-A on Monday. Over his 31.2 innings in the big leagues this season, Moreta has posted a 5.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB.

Mantiply (2-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to pick up the loss to Milwaukee on Saturday.

Arizona's bullpen collectively blew this game, but it was Mantiply that served up a 428-foot, two-run home run to Tyrone Taylor in the 10th inning. The left-hander was a well-deserving All Star for a strong first half, but he's fallen on rough times the last two weeks, during which he's allowed eight runs (seven earned) and two homers over 4.2 innings. "At this point, I kind of recently feel like a liability a little bit," Mantiply told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "It's tough to swallow." Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Mantiply as a reliever that could get save opportunities, but it sounds like his confidence has been shaken.

Littell (2-2) earned the win Saturday over the Phillies, retiring the only batter he faced in the contest.

Littell was in the right place at the right time for the win. Scott Alexander allowed the Phillies to tie the score in the sixth inning, but Littell stranded Jean Segura on second base and the Giants retook the lead in their half of the frame. Since returning from an oblique injury, Littell has given up two runs across 8.2 innings through eight appearances, adding one save and one hold in that span. He's posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB through 39 innings overall, mainly serving in a middle-relief role.

Rogers earned a save against Arizona on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect 10th inning.

Devin Williams got the ninth inning with the score tied, and he kept Arizona off the scoreboard to send the game to an extra frame. After Milwaukee scored twice in the top of the 10th, Rogers shut down the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the inning to record his 30th save of the campaign. The lefty reliever hasn't given up an earned run in any of his past eight outings and has notched a pair of saves and a pair of wins over that span. Williams is still the primary candidate for save chances out of the Brewers' bullpen, but Rogers is clearly the preferred option when Williams is unavailable or used in other ways.

Ferguson will start Sunday's game against the Padres as the opener, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Chances are, the lefty Ferguson will only pitch an inning or two before giving way to right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Ferguson has not worked more than 1.1 innings in any appearance this season.

Manaea (7-8) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, surrendering eight runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 4.1 innings.

Manaea was in trouble from the get-go, falling behind 2-0 after two batters on a home run by Trea Turner. That was one of three long balls the southpaw gave up in the game, the last of which -- a Justin Turner two-run bomb in the fifth inning -- sent him to the showers. Manaea has been hit hard in each of his past two starts, giving up a combined 14 runs and 19 hits over 8.1 frames. His season ERA is up to 5.27, which is on pace to be the worst of his career.

Treinen needed only five pitches to complete a perfect inning against the Padres on Saturday.

Treinen was activated by Los Angeles on Friday and made his first big-league appearance since April 14 the following day. The right-hander made things look easy, retiring all three batters he faced on a combined five pitches. This wasn't a high-leverage situation, but Treinen figures to see plenty of those down the stretch.

Doval picked up the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over Philadelphia. He struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings.

Manager Gabe Kapler called upon Doval with the tying run at third base in the eighth inning, and Doval struck out Matt Vierling swinging to end the threat. He then retired the side in order in the ninth to secure his 19th save of the season. Doval blew a save chance in his final appearance of August and has lost out on chances to others here and there throughout the campaign, but he's pitched well in the primary role (2.78 ERA, 19-for-22 in save opportunities).

Junis did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Phillies. He struck out five.

The Giants staked Junis to a lead twice within the first three innings, but he gave up the lead both times. While Junis looked like a new man earlier in the season, he has run into trouble lately, surrendering 11 earned runs and four home runs in his last three starts. Junis is pitching through a small fracture on the palm of his left (non-throwing) hand.